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Citrus, Quinoa, and Spinach Salad
Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Karen Shinto
Still-warm quinoa gives off just enough heat to barely wilt the spinach in this side-dish salad.
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Total:
Recipe from
More From Sunset
Recipe Time
Total:
20 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 169
- Calories from fat: 44%
- Protein: 5.5g
- Fat: 8.4g
- Saturated fat: 2.3g
- Carbohydrate: 20g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Sodium: 294mg
- Cholesterol: 8.3mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 6 ounces baby spinach
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Preparation
- Cook quinoa according to package directions. Meanwhile, whisk together zest, juice, oil, chile flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add spinach and onions. Mix in warm quinoa and sprinkle top of salad with feta.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1 1/2-cup serving.
Citrus, Quinoa, and Spinach Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol
- PUBLICATION: Sunset
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